Ngā Manu awarded $197,685 for endangered skink programme
Ngā Manu Nature Reserve in Waikanae has been awarded $197,685 to upgrade enclosures used in the captive breeding and management of the nationally endangered Whitaker’s […]
Environment
Kāpiti photo challenge winners announced
Judges for the inaugural Kāpiti Coast Photographic Society’s digital challenge for Kāpiti colleges were blown away by the students’ skill and creativity. Nationally recognised Society […]
Paraparaumu School – Kapiti treasures expressed through artwork
Artist Taupuruariki (Ariki) Brightwell has again been instrumental in bringing another vibrant mural to Kāpiti. In 2024 Ariki completed Tuna Heke at Raumati with the […]
Kapiti gets Millionth Tree
Kāpiti’s Queen Elizabeth Park in now home to the millionth native tree planted in Greater Wellington regional parks, a milestone in efforts to reforest former […]
Kāpiti groups make 2026 community awards line-up
Thirty-five Kāpiti community groups, organisations and initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise the work of […]
Bucket Tree tops national leaderboard
Tawa’s Bucket Tree has surged into first place in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition after strong support from Porirua and Wellington […]
New regional plan strengthens ability to manage emergencies
The Wellington Region Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Plan 2026–2031 takes effect from today, setting a new direction for how the region prepares for, […]
Matariki and School Holiday fun at Kapiti’s Nga Manu
Matariki is a wonderful time for tamariki and whānau to connect with nature, reflect on the year gone by and celebrate together. Ngā Manu has […]
Regional Council rates a balancing act
Greater Wellington councillors approved the 2026/27 Annual Plan today, agreeing to continue essential regional services while limiting the average regional rates increase to 9.7%. The per annum average regional rates increase for residential rates […]
Lower Hutt joins global climate resilience project
Lower Hutt has been selected for a major international climate resilience project aimed at helping communities prepare for extreme heat and other climate risks. The […]